Saying "Good Bye" the First Time

Brady had to report for duty on Thursday morning but because he lives in the area, he was allowed to come home Thursday and Friday night.  I cried a few times throughout Thursday and Friday but was so grateful for even just a couple more evenings of him here.  I don't think the reality hit Brady until this week and he's had trouble sleeping.

Today he told me that it was different this time around for him.  He told me that while it's one thing to leave me, it's another to leave his babies for such a long time.  The longest he's ever been away from Kailee is just over 2 weeks, from Gavin, well, it's been another deployment.  When Brady came back last time, he admitted that it was a lot harder to leave Gavin and me behind than he thought it would be.  I think he had forgotten that feeling until this week, and he became really down about leaving again.

So please keep him in your prayers.  I know I could not leave my kids for this long.  I think I could handle a week away, but beyond that is beyond me.  Thankfully, we will be able to talk on the phone, FaceTime and Skype on a regular basis for now.

XOXO,